Travel blanket/pillow

Liz got me this for my birthday/trip to Ireland and I can't wait to use it! It's a pillow and when you unzip it, a blanket awaits you inside. Plus, it's really fuzzy and soft, and you don't have to share it with other airplane travelers (ew). Patina always has great gifts; thanks Liz!

Ginger people ginger chews

I knew ginger was good for you, but I never thought I would be voluntarily eating it in any form except after my California roll. Ginger is magical in that many of its properties aid indigestion and inflammation of the digestive tract. These candies were a great tummy tamer on my last trip. Don't get me wrong, it's got a kick, but the taste is really refreshing.

Salud rollette perfume

I stumbled upon this wonderful boutique near the U of AZ campus in Tuscon. The store manager said Salud Spa Bar is about to go nation-wide, but for now only has a few stores. I love the concept: organic products and custom-made perfume and body care. I am such a product whore, but at least spending my money here ensures that I am getting something high-quality and good for my skin. I was nimbly eyeing the Skyn Iceland and Nuxe Paris lines, but I was hooked by the custom-made perfumes. For $24 I was able to make a perfume that I can stick in my carry-on and I don't have to haul around a big glass bottle. Also, the scents come from essential oils, so they don't have any toxic chemicals. My scent is a mixture of "bubble bath" (basically a citrusy concoction) and fig. They store your mixture in the computer system so you can easily reorder. Corey really liked the scent, so everyone wins!

Origins Leg Lifts

My boss first introduced me to this product on a trip after many hours of hitting the pavement. It is definitely an aquired sensation, as the tingling can get pretty intense. However, the next morning you will wake up with renergized legs and feet (I know, it's miraculous). I given this to my nurse sister and my mom, and for anyone who is on their feet or just needs a little pampering, this is a great gift. Plan on either wearing socks or doing the laundry afterwards, as the essential oils will probably rub off on your sheets.